The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the match officials for Matchday Three of the 2026/27 UMB Division One League, with fixtures scheduled to take place from Friday, October 2, to Monday, October 5, 2026, across various venues in the country.
The appointments cover several matches across the competition, with referees, assistant referees, fourth officials, match commissioners, venue media officers and GFA cameramen assigned to oversee the fixtures and ensure the smooth organisation of the games.
The appointments are expected to support the effective management of the matches as clubs continue their campaigns in the second tier of Ghanaian football, where teams are competing for valuable points and seeking to establish themselves early in the season.
Friday, October 2, 2026
The Matchday Three programme begins on Friday with Yapei FC hosting T. Liberty Youth at Jinapor Park.
Amadu Ibrahim has been appointed as the centre referee for the encounter, with Mumuni Fusheini and Iddrisu Ishahaku serving as assistant referees. Wutrirah Herbert Hamza will act as the fourth referee, while Mumuni Issaka has been named match commissioner. Sumani Abdul Kadir will serve as the venue media officer, with Edward Karikari assigned as the GFA cameraman.
At Nana Konamansa Park, KAC Soccer Academy will welcome Mighty Royals FC in another Friday fixture.
Siraj Yahya will officiate the match as the centre referee, assisted by Abdulai Lukman Apach and Aliou Awal. Gilbert Amoah Ayariga has been appointed as the fourth referee, while Sampson Appiah will serve as match commissioner. Masawudu Issah will handle venue media duties, with Felix Adu assigned as the GFA cameraman.
T. Eleven Wonders will also be in action against Bectero Sasana FC at the Ohene Ameyaw Stadium.
Kingsford Oteng Yeboah will take charge of the match, with Ransford Adoma and Allen Emmanuel serving as assistant referees. Sabastian Fofie has been named fourth referee, while Ahmed Boadu Ayeboafo will act as match commissioner. Osman Faisal will serve as venue media officer, with Samuel Dzimedo assigned as the GFA cameraman.
Friday, October 3, 2026
The schedule lists several additional fixtures under Friday, October 3.
Nsuopun Fiderlity will face New Edubiase FC at the Dominase Astro Turf, with Adamu Abdul Rasheed appointed as the centre referee.
Jonas Kwesi Anaisie and Christopher Gameli Detor will serve as assistant referees, while Emmanuel Collins Acquah has been named fourth referee. Thomas Aggrey will act as match commissioner, Vincent Owusu will handle venue media duties, and Ben Eyinda will serve as the GFA cameraman.
At the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra Lions FC will take on Inter Allies FC.
Rita Boateng Nkansah has been appointed as the centre referee, assisted by Kojo Larbi Wagya and Samuel Marmah Martey. Festus Dormefe Bewu will serve as the fourth referee, while Jacob Amegatsey has been named match commissioner. Eric Collins Odoom will handle venue media responsibilities, with Abdul Samed assigned as the GFA cameraman.
7thWave FC will host Home Stars FC at the Tuba Astro Turf, with Jones Teye Tengmetey appointed as the centre referee.
Emmanuel Asiedu and Bernard Ahiatrogah will serve as assistant referees, while Derrick Commey has been named fourth referee. Effah Isaac Sojonu will act as match commissioner, Christian Osei Wusu will serve as venue media officer, and Isaac Aryee will be the GFA cameraman.
Nukunu FC will meet WAFA SC at the Ho Sports Stadium.
Nathaniel Amesimewu will officiate the encounter, assisted by Bless Awadzi and Nathaniel Niisaka Allotey. Godson Blaboe Kortey has been appointed as the fourth referee, while Alan Yaw Anku will serve as match commissioner. Samuel Agbati will handle venue media duties, with Lord Yeboah assigned as the GFA cameraman.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
The league programme continues on Saturday with several fixtures scheduled across different parts of the country.
Kalibi SC will host Northern City at the Malik Jabir Stadium, where Jonah Atimbisa Apentbadek has been appointed as the centre referee.
George A. Akisiboka and Ernest Awinbira Ayamga will serve as assistant referees, while Saeed Nazir has been named fourth referee. Edward Ayaane will act as match commissioner, Naa Sule will serve as venue media officer, and Edward Karikari will handle the GFA camera duties.
At the Yendi Youth Resource Centre, Sankara Nationals will face Steadfast FC.
Oliver Tetteh has been appointed as the centre referee, with Halilu Alhassan and Zakaria Arimiyaw serving as assistant referees. Abdul Hak-Nurudeen will act as fourth referee, while Awudu D zang has been named match commissioner. Abudu A. Rahman will handle venue media responsibilities, with Saani Wuna serving as the GFA cameraman.
Tamale City FC will welcome WA Power SC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
Alfred Adaania has been selected as the centre referee, assisted by Julius Allou and Pius Moleke. Albert Nsoh Adoor will serve as fourth referee, while Mark Kodua has been appointed as match commissioner. Sumaila Suhiyini will handle venue media duties, with Samuel Dzimedo assigned as the GFA cameraman.
Berekum City FC will take on Real Tamale United at the Kurt E.S. Okraku Technical Centre.
Abubarkar Hakeem will officiate the match, with Ali Timuah Baah and Abdul Mumuni Hamdan serving as assistant referees. Abugri Mumuni Abusang has been appointed as the fourth referee, while Alhassan Mohammed will act as match commissioner. Abagna Nelson will serve as venue media officer, with Edward Karikari assigned as the GFA cameraman.
At the Ampain AAK Sports Arena, Ebiemo Nzema FC will host Rospak FC.
Clement Kwame Nkuah has been appointed as the centre referee, assisted by Sherrif Kweku Duah and Stephen Oduro. Angel Elisha will serve as the fourth referee, while Samuel Baah has been named match commissioner. Alex Adu will handle venue media responsibilities, with Gabriel Frimpong assigned as the GFA cameraman.
Ebony FC will face Skyy FC at Ejisu Okese Park.
Maale Imgede Ireme has been appointed as the centre referee, with Jasper Robinson and Solomon Jackson serving as assistant referees. Foster Owusu Amoakwa will act as fourth referee, while Frank Nimako has been named match commissioner. Helen Darko will serve as venue media officer, with Francis Atuahene assigned as the GFA cameraman.
Pro-Sports Academy will welcome Future Stars FC at Bekwai Gyamfi Park.
Talhat Abdul-Karim will take charge of the match, assisted by Moro Zakari Akolemise and Simon Mireku Agyemang. James Akakpo has been appointed as the fourth referee, while Christopher Quaye will act as match commissioner. Seebawa Dabo Mohammed will handle venue media duties, with Seth Amoako serving as the GFA cameraman.
Golden Kick SC will meet Semper Fi FC at the Tuba Astro Turf.
Alex Amoabeng has been appointed as the centre referee, assisted by Philip Amoh and Abdul Sherif Tamimle. Samuel Nyarko Frimpong will serve as fourth referee, while Paul Aggrey has been named match commissioner. Jeffery Oforiwaa Agyemang will handle venue media duties, with Isaac Aryee assigned as the GFA cameraman.
At Legon Nania Park, FC Nania will face Golden Warriors.
Akwasi Anane-Appiah has been selected as the centre referee, with Prince Sedinam Apaka and Sylvanus Nyaho serving as assistant referees. Nathaniel Obeng will act as the fourth referee, while Robert Dodoo has been appointed as match commissioner. Eric Collins Odoom will serve as venue media officer, with Stephen Biney assigned as the GFA cameraman.
Monday, October 5, 2026
Dormaa Unity SC will host V.C. Warriors at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park to conclude the fixtures listed for Monday.
Osman Dauda has been appointed as the centre referee, assisted by Joseph Teye Awasabi and Guonnah. Mawuda Karim Dogo will serve as the fourth referee, while Francis Anane has been named match commissioner. Ampaabeng Vincent will handle venue media duties, with Felix Adu assigned as the GFA cameraman.
Additional Matchday Three Appointments
The GFA has also announced additional appointments for several matches scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, as part of the Matchday Three programme.
Kotoku Royals FC will host Hakla FC at the Akropong Akuapem Astro Turf.
Nana Kofi Amoah has been appointed as the centre referee, with David Kwame Hatekah and Emmanuel Aglago serving as assistant referees. Jerry Elikem Adabla will act as fourth referee, while Emmanuel Botchway has been named match commissioner. The venue media officer was not specified in the published appointment list, while Mary Nequantera has been assigned as the GFA cameraman.
At the Nduom Sports Complex, Elmina Sharks will take on PAC Academy FC.
Joseph Kwofie has been appointed as the centre referee, assisted by Emmanuel Kofi Tetteh and Kenneth Apedo. Nana Kwadwo Yenzu will serve as fourth referee, while Eugene Akorno has been named match commissioner. Zerubbable McCarthy Ansah will handle venue media responsibilities, with Francis Atuahene assigned as the GFA cameraman.
King Faisal FC will meet Mysterious Dwarfs at Bekwai Gyamfi Park.
Yakubu Abubarkar Sadiq has been appointed as the centre referee, with Daniel Conney and Haruna Yakubu serving as assistant referees. Yahya Ibrahim will act as fourth referee, while Amoah Sarfo has been named match commissioner. Abu Hamidu will serve as venue media officer, with Seth Amoako assigned as the GFA cameraman.
At the Senya District Assembly Astro Turf, Soccer Intellectuals will host Nations FC.
Theophilus Anywi Sekyi has been appointed as the centre referee, assisted by Abrahim Partey and Thomas Nyane Gberbie. Haruna Alhassan will serve as the fourth referee, while Jerry Lomotey has been named match commissioner. Shiabu Issaka will handle venue media responsibilities, with Emmanuel Kpab assigned as the GFA cameraman.
Sefwi All Stars will welcome Fettehman United at the Juaboso Mampiobo Town Park.
Edward Owusu Sekyere has been selected as the centre referee, with Abdul Rahaman Abugbilla and Adam Aminu serving as assistant referees. Ebenezer Sam will act as fourth referee, while Emmanuel Twumasi has been appointed as match commissioner. Asante Frank will handle venue media duties, with William Arthur assigned as the GFA cameraman.
Okwawu United will face Attram de Visser at the Carl Reindolf Park.
Kumuruwor Ibrahim Muntawakuli has been appointed as the centre referee, assisted by Simon Payes Des Bordes and Joshua Anan. Wise Mensah will serve as fourth referee, while Bawa Mohammed has been named match commissioner. Jeffery Ofori Agyemang will handle venue media duties, with Daniel Dwumfour assigned as the GFA cameraman.
Great Olympics will meet True Democracy at the Tuba Astro Turf.
Micheal Zoyor has been appointed as the centre referee, with Seth Asante Apau and Prince Kwabena Nkrumah serving as assistant referees. Thomas Koomson will act as fourth referee, while Frank Kweku Ahuba has been named match commissioner. Christian Osei Wusu will handle venue media responsibilities, with Isaac Aryee assigned as the GFA cameraman.
Importance of Match Officials to the Competition
The confirmation of the officials forms part of preparations for another round of action in the UMB Division One League, which remains an important competition in Ghana’s football structure.
The assigned referees and their assistants will be responsible for enforcing the Laws of the Game, managing disciplinary matters, monitoring offside decisions and ensuring that the matches are conducted fairly.
Match commissioners will oversee the organisation of the fixtures and report on relevant incidents, while venue media officers and GFA cameramen will support communication, coverage and documentation of the matches.
With fixtures spread across several venues, the appointments also highlight the coordination required to manage the competition and maintain consistent officiating standards.
Clubs will be looking to make the most of their respective home fixtures, while visiting teams will aim to secure valuable points away from home. The outcome of the matches could influence the early direction of the league campaign as the teams seek to build momentum.
The GFA’s announcement provides clubs, supporters and other stakeholders with details of the officials assigned to the various encounters ahead of the scheduled fixtures.
